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Motor Fleet Insurance

THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA

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17 Jul 2026 at 13:34

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Cumbria has completed the procurement process for its Motor Fleet Insurance, with the tender awarded on 17th July 2026. The procurement was conducted using a direct method as it was below the threshold and did not require competition. Zurich Insurance Company Ltd has been selected as the supplier for this service, with the contract commencing on 1st August 2026 and ending on 31st July 2027. This procurement falls under the services category with a focus on insurance services, specifically within the UKD region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents opportunities primarily for large-scale insurance providers capable of offering comprehensive motor fleet insurance services. Businesses with a strong focus on vehicle insurance can see growth through such contracts by providing tailored solutions that meet institutional needs. The direct, below-threshold procurement approach suggests a streamlined process, advantageous for companies prepared to meet specific client requirements without the need for a competitive tender process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Motor Fleet Insurance

Notice Description

The University of Cumbria require Motor Fleet Insurance for our vehicles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ce07
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067875-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

66 - Financial and insurance services

CPV Codes

66510000 - Insurance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£33,739 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Jul 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE UNIVERSITY OF CUMBRIA
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CUMBRIA
Postcode
CA1 2HH
Post Town
Carlisle
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD13 Cumberland
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cumberland
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Carlisle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZURICH INSURANCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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